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# Footwear Product Costing Analyst, Asia at Brooks Running

- **Company:** Brooks Running
- **Location:** Hai Phong, Vietnam
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-08
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/edf335b1-a079-46ab-9d36-d20d5af276d7

## Job description

Who We Are: At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That’s why we’re driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive — whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First We act in the best interest of the runner Word is Bond We do what we say we’ll do Champion Heart We give our all in everything we do There is no “I” in Run We stay generous with our humanity Keep Moving We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.

Your Job: The Footwear Product Costing Analyst, Asia plays a key role in meeting product cost targets and margins.  You drive Brooks’ footwear costing process by providing reporting and conducting analyses to drive cost effective processes and inform product and material decisions. This position will collaborate with various departments to ensure accurate product costing and contribute to Brooks’ overall profitability. The Product Costing Analyst I should have proficient understanding of the Footwear manufacturing process and capability a with numbers and strong analytical, organization, and effective communication skills in English and local language.

Your Responsibilities:

- Ensure that all FOBs at each milestone stage are loaded into FlexPLM system; on time, accurately, and fully approved in line with costing deadlines.
- Ensure end to end costing requirements are followed including reviewing CBDs, identifying key cost drivers, and providing recommendations to reduce costs in sample development stage, approving costs, effective pricing conditions, considering factors such as shipping and material costs and exchange rates and miscellaneous requests.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure they provide accurate and transparent product cost breakdowns promptly.
- Provide analysis to product teams to drive cost-effective processes and data to support product and material recommendations.
- Prepare detailed cost comparison analyses between vendors to inform vendor decisions and enable management to question seasonal cost fluctuations and/or cost differences between vendors.
- Participate as a stakeholder in weekly meetings at factory locations to understand potential changes and provide context to analyze cost impacts.
- Ensure all costing timelines are met from the development throughout final stage.
- Develop strong partnerships with key vendors and Brooks costing teams to effectively negotiate components and process costs.
- Assis Costing IE team to validate the data collection when needed.
- Increase awareness and understanding of evolving cost drivers of footwear products to inform analysis and recommendations.
- Create regular reports and presentations to communicate seasonal cost analysis findings to management.
- Compile seasonal costing savings and report out seasonal cost learnings to cross functional teams at the end of each development season to document best practices and opportunities for future improvements.
- Maintain and update seasonal costing handbook.
- Other duties as assigned.

Your Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree with a focus in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering, Business Management, Finance/Accounting or related field.
- 3+ years of relevant experience in footwear development, engineering, manufacturing, and/or material costing.
- Knowledge of footwear materials & construction and manufacturing processes and costing including strong understanding of cost drivers.
- Ability to maintain a high level of integrity, remain flexible, be results-oriented and work within a team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple requests simultaneously.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills – especially negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and spoken) in both local language and English.
- Intermediate proficiency using MS Excel and Basic proficiency with MS PowerPoint.
- Willing to travel when necessary.
- Ability to work professionally and efficiently with all key departments including Global Material team, Asia/US Development, IE, Commercialization, Production, and QA.
- Must align strongly with Brooks corporate values: Serve People, Lead Thought, Compete as a Team, Have integrity, and Be Active, Have Fun

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

## About Brooks Running

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Brooks Running designs and manufactures premium running footwear, apparel, and accessories for runners of all levels, rooted in motion science and engineering.
- **Entity Type**: Private (subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc.)
- **Headquarters**: Seattle, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1914
- **Founders**: John Brooks (founder of Brooks Shoe Manufacturing Co.)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Retail / Athletic Apparel & Footwear
- **Target customers**: B2C (runners and fitness enthusiasts) and B2B (retail partners)
- **Mission**: To create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive – whether it’s a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.

## Products & Services
- **Running Shoes**: Performance road and trail shoes (e.g., Ghost, Glycerin, Adrenaline, Launch, Catamount)
- **Apparel**: Men’s and women’s running apparel – shorts, tops, jackets, tights – designed for performance and fit
- **Accessories**: Socks, hydration, and other running gear
- **Brooks Trailhead**: Flagship retail store at Seattle HQ offering gait analysis and personalized fittings
- **BlueLine Lab**: Rapid prototyping and innovation lab for footwear technology development

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of USD 1.2 billion (LinkedIn, 2025)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Berkshire Hathaway Inc. (parent company)
- **Growth Signals**: 1,221 employees (+11.1% YoY, +175 people); expanded Seattle campus with a second building in 2024; sold in over 50 countries; strong LinkedIn follower growth (+20.3% YoY)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Run science focus**: In-house biomechanics research and athlete feedback drive product innovation
- **Brand loyalty**: Strong reputation among serious runners; “Runner First” philosophy
- **Financial stability**: Backed by Berkshire Hathaway, providing long-term investment capacity
- **Sustainability**: LEED-certified HQ with proven energy and water efficiency targets
- **Integrated design**: Close collaboration between Seattle and Asia teams for rapid development

## Strategic Focus
- Continue investing in performance innovation and sustainability
- Expand global presence, particularly in APAC (e.g., Senior Apparel Merchandising Manager, APAC)
- Strengthen direct-to-consumer channel and digital experience
- Advance corporate responsibility goals: “everyone who wants to run is welcome to run, and everyone who runs has a place to do it”

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Values include “Runner First,” “Word is Bond,” “Champion Heart,” “There’s No ‘I’ in Run,” and “Keep Moving.” Inclusive environment where you don’t need to be a runner.
- **Hybrid/Remote**: Hybrid model – at least 3 days per week in the Seattle office. Other locations: Whitestown (IN), Burnaby (BC), Amsterdam.
- **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical/dental/vision, 401(k) with company match, five weeks PTO, 11 paid holidays, paid parental leave, annual bonus, deeply discounted Brooks merchandise and industry discounts, yearly fitness stipend.
- **Engineering & Innovation**: Work in the BlueLine Lab, collaborate with biomechanics scientists, and contribute to cutting-edge footwear/apparel development.
- **Internship**: Sprintern Program – US-based summer internship for early career talent.

## Sources
1. [Brooks Running - Our Company](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/Meet-Brooks/our-company/)
2. [Lever Careers Page](https://jobs.lever.co/brooksrunning/)
3. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://linkedin.com/company/brooks-running-company)
4. [Brooks Careers North America](https://www.brooksrunning.com/en_us/meet-brooks/careers/north-america/)
5. [Indeed Company Profile](https://www.indeed.com/cmp/Brooks-Running-1/about)

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